The La Plata County Commission has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, December 13, on a rewrite of the county’s animal control code. La Plata County residents are encouraged to contact the County Commission about this proposal, and also to consider attending the December 13 hearing.

As originally introduced, this measure contained numerous prohibitions on the crating, confinement, transportation and keeping of dogs that would have arbitrarily and unnecessarily banned standard, humane temporary care practices utilized at dog shows and events.

The Michigan House Appropriations Committee did not consider Senate Bill 339 during its hearing this morning.
The bill remains in committee, and its counterpart House Bill 4898 remains pending in the Senate.

A bill is expected to be considered tomorrow in the Michigan House Appropriations Committee that could result in licensing, inspections, and even requirements on how every person who breeds a dog in Michigan should care for their dogs. AKC thanks those who have taken the time to contact their State Representative, and asks that you take the time to contact the committee TODAY.

This morning, the Michigan Senate Agriculture Committee passed two bills that would establish a new Animal Welfare Commission in the state to create new rules, licensing, inspections, and other requirements for anyone who breeds dogs in Michigan.

The Miami-Dade County Commission has temporarily withdrawn the measure that would repeal the county's current ban on specific breeds and types of dogs. It is believed that a new measure will be introduced that will repeal the ban and also amend the county's cruelty laws. AKC Government Relations will continue to closely monitor this proposal and provide more information as it becomes available over the coming weeks.